impacted tooth

/ɪmˌpæktəd tuθ/
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Definitions of impacted tooth
  1. noun
    a disorder in which a tooth is so crowded in its socket that it cannot erupt normally
    synonyms: impaction
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    type of:
    disorder, upset
    a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
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